Title: The Puppet Maker's Wife
Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Description
Three months after his wife Kasia's sudden death, Kraków puppet maker Tomasz Nowak notices the small wooden figure he once carved in her likeness has begun moving on its own — and speaking with her voice. Overjoyed and disbelieving in equal measure, Tomasz finds unexpected comfort in a reunion he never dared hope for.
But as months pass, Tomasz begins to wonder whether keeping Kasia bound to a puppet, however lovingly made, is truly an act of love — or simply a refusal to let her go. What follows is a quiet, difficult decision about what loving someone completely sometimes actually requires.
The Puppet Maker's Wife is a tender, bittersweet fantasy set in a traditional Kraków workshop, exploring grief, craftsmanship, and the courage it takes to release what we love most. Written in warm, accessible English, it closes on a note of hard-won peace.
📖 Want to read while you listen?
Every episode includes a full written transcript on our website:
📺 You can also listen on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@ReadioCast
#ShortStories #Storytelling #AudioDrama #Mystery #Fiction #Podcast #SleepStories #EnglishStories #Audiobook #LearnEnglish
-------
Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.